Kudu 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Im going with the wife at the end of the month to Jackson Hole. She has a conference out there. While she is in the conference Im going to fish Henrys Fork one day and the South Fork of the Snake one day. Im a relative newcomer to the trout world and the only trout I have caught have come from southern tailwaters. Additionally, I have never caught a trout on a dry fly. I plan on tying an Adams or Adams parachute to take with me. I also have some elk hair caddis that I have tied as well. I would like recommendations for another dry fly to take with me that is an overall good pattern that works well in a variety of conditions. I don't have the time to tie a bunch of different stuff so I am looking toward general purpose (searching or whatever you want to call it). My goal is to catch a fish on my dry fly get a pic, clip the fly, and frame the two. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 check out the winning flies of the jackson hole one fly contests and tie some up Winning Flies1986 Lime Trude1987 Dry Muddler Minnow1988 Western Coachman1989 George’s Brown Rubber Leg Stone1990 Turck Tarantula1991 Adams Wulff1992 Double Bunny1993 Double Bunny1994 Double Bunny1995 Chernobyl Ant1996 Tasmania Tarantula1997 Rubber Leg Woolly Bugger1998 Rusty Spinner1999 Amy’s Ant2000 John’s Skwala Stone2001 Willy’s Red Ant2002 Orange Crush2003 Peachy BMOC (Big Man On Campus)2004 Jimmy Z2005 BSF (Bob’s Stonefly)2006 San Juan Worm2007 N/A2008 Barnett’s Red Ant https://www.google.com/search?q=jackson+hole+one+fly+winning+flies&rlz=1G1TSNACENUS400&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=dPWtUfygC4TOrQfi04DoBw&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw=1250&bih=630 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jd1983 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Purple haze is a good all-around pattern but might be too similar for you to the para Adams if you are only taking 3 dry patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoebop 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 I would pay close attention to size! You may have the right pattern but if it isn't really the right size or very close to it, it will be equally ineffective as a stonefly in a caddis hatch. Just my 2 cents... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
planettrout 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Certain sections of the Henrys Fork can prove to be extremely technical...these guys pretty much have it dialed in...and it is a good place to do research... http://www.trouthunt.com/fly-fishing/henrys-fork flytire has provided some good suggestions...especially for the South Fork Let's see the photos !!! PT/TB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairwing 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Part 1 You are headed to Trout Country...Trude Country...Hairwing Territory, at the peak of bug emergence! Thumbs +1 for that. All kinds of top water dry fly possibilities. Too bad your only going to be there a few days. Here's my personal choice for a pattern, and believe me it would be the only fly I would need to fish. Here's some backup internet chatter if you need some solid evidence and confidence..... http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/article.php?art_id=5035....and the SI article ....http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1081385/1/index.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hairwing 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Part 2 Taking a trout on the dry fly is not all about the fly/pattern either. You MUST have some casting skills for a slack line presentation to fish moving water. If you are not tuned up in your casting skills I would suggest that you learn at least one cast so you don't get too overwhelmed. Here's Carl Mc Neil on the Pile, Puddle,Parachute Cast. Just remember to cast the forward loop angling up and follow the line down to the water.You don't want a straight leader! http://midcurrent.com/videos/the-pile-cast/ The fly is tied on a 2xl long shank hook and I like size #14 and #12 fished on a 9ft.-12ft. leader with a 4x tippet 24 to 30 inches long. I don't care what your rod, line,reel specs are, fish what you got. Sharpen your hooks! That fly and that cast will catch you your first trout on the dry fly. Guaranteed. Enjoy your first dry fly trout! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 0 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Thanks guys. I went on my trip and slayed them. I caught 100 or so on the snake mostly cutthroat but caught a few bows and 1 brown. Most between 15-20 inches. I fished the next day on the Teton only caught about 20 biut most were on a dry fly or dry and dropper. I caught a few when it got hot and sunny on a streamer with a full sink line. I fished I. Idaho. Ill try to post some pics later with a thanks to flytyingfreak who set me up with my guide who is a member of the USA flyfishing team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites